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Insolent vs Rebellious - What's the difference?

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Insolent is a related term of rebellious.


As adjectives the difference between insolent and rebellious

is that insolent is insulting in manner or words while rebellious is showing rebellion.

insolent

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Insulting in manner or words.
  • Rude.
  • *
  • *:“I don't mean all of your friends—only a small proportion—which, however, connects your circle with that deadly, idle, brainless bunch—the insolent chatterers at the opera, the gorged dowagers,!”
  • Cheeky.

    • Synonyms

    * insulting: arrogant, bold, cocky, impudent * rude: disrespectful, impertinent, insubordinate, offensive * See also * See also

    Related terms

    * insolence * insolency * insolently

    External links

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    rebellious

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Showing rebellion.

    • Synonyms

    * defiant * restive

    Antonyms

    * docile